Taco Joes Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Taco Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 12 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can refried beans; 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed and melted; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained; ½ cup milk; 6 hamburger buns; ½ cup sour cream; lettuce, shredded,to garnish; tomatoes, diced,to garnish; black olives, sliced,to garnish

Servings: persons

cooking spray
12 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed and melted
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained
½ cup milk
6 hamburger buns
½ cup sour cream
lettuce, shredded,to garnish
tomatoes, diced,to garnish
black olives, sliced,to garnish

1
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place on med.
2
-highheat.
3
Sautee garlic and onion together until onion is translucent.
4
Add ground beef to skillet and brown, drain mixture.
5
To the ground beef mixture, in skillet, add next 5 ingredients, stir until completely combined, adding milk if needed to improve the consistency.
6
Spread each bun with some sour cream, and spoon mixture onto each one, just like with sloppy joes.
7
Garnish as desired with lettuce, black olives, tomatoes, ranch dressing, whatever you like.

839

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 12 small onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Taco Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taco Joes

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